Brenau Hosts Chinese Professors, Students for Design Project Based on ‘Mad Men’ Era Apparel

Brenau Academy alumni, Katherine Jane Bryant, the Emmy Award-winning costume designer for the critically acclaimed television series, Mad Men, reported in a recent visit to her alma mater that the TV series, set in the Jackie Kennedy-Marilyn Monroe era, has revived modern interest in designs from the early 1960s...
Nov 14, 2008

NGCSU Presents Classical Guitar Summit

North Georgia College & State University fine arts department will host a classical guitar summit, Nov. 21-22.  Featured musicians include Luther Enlow, duoATL, Esteban Anastasio, Athens Guitar Trio and John Sutherland...
Nov 14, 2008

'Chamber Bytes' From Dawson County Chamber of Commerce

The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dawsonville are pleased to host a Listening Session on November 18, to be conducted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Georgia Chamber is the voice of business at the state capitol...
Nov 14, 2008

New Gazebo Celebrates Tradition and Opens ‘Portals’ to New Era at Brenau

Each gazebo entryway signifies one of the “portals of learning” – world understanding; scientific and analytic curiosity; artistic and creative imagination; and communications and language fluency. Brenau already has begun implementing multi-disciplined courses based on all of the four portals...
Nov 13, 2008

Governor Perdue Announces October Revenue Figures

Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that net revenue collections for the month of October 2008 (FY09) totaled $1,386,860,000 compared to $1,387,997,000 for October 2007...
Nov 12, 2008

New Online Hunting and Fishing License System

Customers now can purchase licenses by phone, online or at participating retail agents...
Nov 12, 2008

[ In Dawson Events ]
Sponsors Named for Thirteenth Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival

The Pender Family is the festival's Founding Sponsor, whose sponsorship is in memory of Nick Pender, one of the original founders of Bear on the Square Mountain Festival who passed away in August 2004. This sponsor honors Nick’s request that he be remembered every year through a family sponsorship of the festival...
Nov 12, 2008

Dawson County Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda - 11/13/08

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners work session is set for 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 at the G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at City Hall.  The following agenda items will be discussed...
Nov 11, 2008

Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Answered the Call of Patriotic Duty

On Veterans Day, we honor each soldier’s commitment to protecting our country. For their sacrifice, the least we can do is thank all our veterans for their outstanding and selfless service to our nation. We must also take a moment to thank those who uphold the legacy of our veterans – our troops currently serving at home and abroad...
Nov 11, 2008

Adopt A US Soldier Offers Encouragement and Gratitude

The non-profit organization connects military personnel who would like to be “adopted” with people who would like to provide support and recognition via letters and care packages...
Nov 11, 2008

Petitions Issued to Convenience Stores Selling Drug Paraphernalia

After due process, the Meth Task Force of Dawson County, churches and concerned citizens will be protesting at one of the convenience stores on November 13 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm...
Nov 11, 2008

Your Government

I have been on the job as your county manager for six months now. During that time, I have had the pleasure of working with the many wonderful employees, department heads and elected officials in Dawson County Government...
Nov 10, 2008

Archer Recalled to Active Duty

Dawson County Emergency Services volunteer Chris Archer has been recalled to active duty in the Georgia Army National Guard...
Nov 10, 2008

Fall Family Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair Next Weekend

Shelley's Unique Treasures in Gainesville will host a great day of family fun for guests of all ages.  Highlights include music, dancing, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee jumping, a mechanical bull, moonwalk and book signing, not to mention fabulous food...
Nov 7, 2008

Dawson County “Shop Local” Program Kicks-off the Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, we are challenging our citizens to “Shop Local."  You may be surprised by what is available within the county for gift-giving, as well as everyday items...
Nov 7, 2008